I was planning to go on a trip to Venezuela as an international delegate from the US working class section for “The Congress of the Peoples (El Congreso de los Pueblos)” conference, which was also the bicentennial for an important battle for the independence of Venezuela, led by the liberator Bolivar, the Battle of Carabobo in 1821. People from all over the world were coming, not just from this hemisphere, I was especially looking forward to meeting comrades from Libya, a country whose history I have studied extensively, and which is still suffering the consequences of the NATO invasion 10 years ago. It is interesting to note that June 23rd Micaela Bastidas, who is mentioned in the speech, and I was unaware of till after writing it, had her birthday. The conference was from June 21st-24th. I also mention Evo Morales, who I later found out was present at the conference. There were logistical problems in the last moment and I could not go, but I plan to go in the fall. This is the speech I would have gave had I been able to go. There were many speakers, I did a video reading it, but it was unable to be shown.

Taken aback by growing employee resistance and turnover, Amazon recently suffered the embarrassment of backing away from its intention to force all staff to return to the office five days a week, instead allowing them to work a hybrid schedule. Apple’s plan to force its staff back to the office has caused substantial internal opposition and churn.

Taken aback by growing employee resistance and turnover, Amazon recently suffered the embarrassment of backing away from its intention to force all staff to return to the office five days a week, instead allowing them to work a hybrid schedule.

Tuesday, June 22, 7pm, this on-line event requires advance registration

Pride Month is to celebrate and uplift the LGBTQ+ community, but in recent years, it has become filled with businesses and corporate sponsors who claim to stand in support of equality, but do not truly understand what our communities need. Do they, along with allies, know how to show up for LGBTQ+ liberation in a way that is not white-washed rainbow capitalism?

Come listen to LGBTQ+ community organizers and leaders on the struggles they’ve faced, what Pride Month means to them, and what we actually need to be doing to improve the lives and conditions of the LGBTQ+ people that we are supposed to be protecting and uplifting.

In lieu of tickets, we ask that each attendee make a small donation to the Trans Lifeline [translifeline.org].

Please RSVP in advance and recognize that this is a space for LGBTQ+ voices and experiences, but allies are encouraged to attend and to learn more.

Medical marijuana patients with conditions that are tricky to treat may wonder: If I know a cannabis strain works for me, why can’t I grow it myself at home? Home-growing of cannabis is a hotly-debated topic across the country. Especially in states like Ohio where medical marijuana can only be purchased from state dispensaries, home-growing could provide a much-needed alternative for many patients.

As more patients enter medical marijuana programs, so does the need for specialty cannabis cultivated for particular medicinal properties. Certain strains, cannabinoid combinations, and terpene profiles have shown to possess healing properties that might not be accessible in forms you find in your local dispensary. Across the U.S. in states where looser laws allow it, home-growers have filled in the gaps to become an integral part of the cannabis supply chain.

Where Is Home-Growing of Cannabis Legal?